National Blacksmiths Survey Exhibition

National Blacksmiths Survey Exhibition

With Artist Blacksmith Association of NSW

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery in Port Macquarie will host the first National Survey Exhibition of contemporary blacksmithing practice from December 2023 - February 2024.

This exhibition celebrates the craftsmanship and creativity of forged ironwork while also recognising the diversity of blacksmiths from across all states and territories. The focus is on the creative modes of contemporary blacksmithing from the technical, the expressive, the poetic and the functional.

Key dates:

Exhibition on view - Saturday 2 December, 2023 to Sunday 25 February, 2024

Exhibition Opening: Friday December 15^th at 6pm

For more information, visit
www.artistblacksmithnsw.com/national-survey

Glasshouse Regional Gallery supporting local artists.

Download National Blacksmiths Survey Exhibition Catalogue(PDF, 2MB)

The Artist Blacksmiths Association of NSW Inc is a group of amateur and professional blacksmiths who meet on a regular basis, for hands on activities shaping hot iron. The aim of the Association is to maintain the traditional skills of blacksmithing and to foster an awareness of this creative craft in Australia.

Our members' interests range from the preservation and practice of traditional skills to the development of contemporary ironwork using modern materials and equipment. Membership of the ABA-NSW can assist in the development of blacksmithing skills through participation in Association events. It offers the opportunity to further your knowledge and skills in the company of people with similar interests. All members receive Solid Wrought, the Association magazine, containing information on Association activities, photographs of forged ironwork and useful tips on blacksmithing.

www.artistblacksmithnsw.com